Pulmonary Flashcards
1
Q
What is associated with Asthma?
A
Symptoms worse at night
Nasal polyps and sensitivity to aspirin
Eczema or atop dermatitis
Increased length of expiratory phase of respiration
Increased use of accessory respiratory muscles
2
Q
Best initial test in acute asthma exacerbation?
A
Peak expiratory flow
Arterial Blood Gas
3
Q
Most accurate diagnostic test for asthma?
A
Pulmonary Function Testing
4
Q
What do PFT’s in Asthma show?
A
Decreased FEV1 and decreased FVC with a decreased ration of FEV1/FVC.
Increased FEV1 of more than 12% and 200mL with albuterol.
Decrease in FEV1 of more than 20% with the use of methacholine or histamine.
Increase in the diffusion capacity of the lung for CO (DLCO).
